Ipomoea, Tall Morning Glory 'Sunrise Serenade'

Ipomoeapurpurea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing
By simple layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Elk Grove, California

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dunnellon, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Norcross, Georgia

Vevay, Indiana

Barbourville, Kentucky

Dunmor, Kentucky

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Brandon, Mississippi

Madison, Mississippi

Helena, Montana

Brick, New Jersey

Moorestown, New Jersey

Brooklyn, New York

Dundee, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Scio, Oregon

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Summerville, South Carolina

Lafayette, Tennessee

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Houston, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Franklin, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
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2
neutrals
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Saint Paul, MN | July 2016 | neutral

After 15 years of growing Heavenly Blue MG's along a 25 foot long cyclone fence line, we decided to try the Sunrise Serenade.
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| September 2015 | positive

I planted the seeds in a container then transferred all the
plants close to my back fence. The leaves are blue green, a little fu...Read More

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Colorado Springs, CO (Zone 5a) | August 2008 | positive

Doesn't seem to grow as quickly as other MG's, but beautiful blossoms all the same.It's probably because I have mine in a hanging contain...Read More

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scio, oregon, OR (Zone 8a) | August 2007 | positive

Note: The first few blooms on this plant usually are "singles" rather than the shredded type you begin to see later. This has prompted ...Read More

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Newmarket, ON (Zone 5a) | November 2006 | neutral

Vigorous growing, double morning glory blooms that are 1-3 inches, slightly wavy, cherry red with white bases.

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Franklin, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2005 | positive

I grew this one at my daughters house and enjoyed its whimsical appearance. It was the first morning glory to bloom in my zone 5 and blo...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2005 | positive

For me, this is a deep pink color. It climbed up a 6 foot trellis in about a week. It also sent out lots of runners all over the area t...Read More

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | August 2004 | positive

This is one of the truer "reds" it blooms all day long - clear into evening in full sun! It is extra "ruffely" or "frilly". It needs tie...Read More

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